A new evidence-based survivorship resource is now available and can be shared with health systems and survivors. Springboard Beyond Cancer is a new online tool for cancer survivors jointly created by the American Cancer Society’s Behavioral Research Center and Cancer Control Departments and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). It was created to help patients and survivors manage their care and…
Read MoreMonth: January 2017
Red Cross accepting nominations for Heroes of the Heartland breakfast
DES MOINES — Do you know someone who has saved a life, made your community a safer place or gone above and beyond to help someone in need? Each year, the Central Iowa Chapter of the American Red Cross honors individuals who have made significant and positive differences in their communities and exemplify the Red Cross mission. Nominations are now…
Read MoreRockets fall in girls hoops to West Harrison
The Paton-Churdan girls basketball team lost Saturday afternoon basketball to the West Harrison Hawkeyes in Mondamin by a 59-48 score. It was only the second win this season for the Hawkeyes, while the Rockets are still looking for a “W”. The Rockets were up 17-13 after one quarter and held a one point lead, 32-31 at halftime.
Read MoreP-C boys lose to Exira-EHK at home
The Paton-Churdan Rockets lost the boys’ game in Churdan Jan. 6 to the Exira- Elk Horn-Kimballton Spartans by a 63-49 score. The Spartans led almost the entire game. They were up 18-12 after eight minutes, and although the Rockets got to within four points with two minutes to play in the half, the score at halftime was 32-24. The Spartans were up 48-36…
Read MoreRams drop two to Gilbert Tigers in HOIAC hoops
The Greene County Rams lost both varsity hoops games to the Gilbert Tigers in the middle school gym in Jefferson Friday evening. The Gilbert girls entered the game with a similar win-loss record to the Rams and for the first quarter they played even-up ball. The score at the end of one quarter was 10-8 with the visitors in the…
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GreeneCountyNewsOnline had a great year in 2016. Nearly 80,000 users read 900 posts, and those were just under the News and Features tab. GreeneCountyNewsOnline has become an important part of the fabric of our community. Readers can help make 2017 even better. Visit the Opinion tab to learn how you can help assure the continued success of GreeneCountyNewsOnline and get…
Read MoreDemocrat Leopold first to enter ’18 governor’s race
HUXLEY – Rich Leopold kicked off the 2018 race for Iowa governor Jan. 4 with a clear message – that what Iowa needs is an outsider to rebuild our state’s future. At the kickoff event of a statewide tour, Leopold became the first candidate of either party to get into the 2018 race. “It is the time for Iowans to…
Read MoreRam girls lose non-conference game to Perry Jayettes
The Greene County girls basketball team traveled to Perry Tuesday night and lost 70-38 to the Perry Jayettes. The Rams’ 38 points were well ahead of their 31-point average. The Rams fell behind 14-9 in the first quarter. They were done 32-14 at intermission and 44-29 after three quarters. The Rams scored 13 points to the Jayettes’ 16 in the…
Read MoreP-C girls still on the hunt for a win
When the Paton-Churdan Rockets met played the At-We-Va Rockets in girls basketball in Churdan Jan. 3, one of the teams was going to get its first win of the season. Paton-Churdan was one quarter away from the win with a 36-25 lead at the end of the third quarter. The visitors ignited for the last quarter, scoring more points in the fourth…
Read MoreNew physician joins UnityPoint Clinic in Jefferson
Greene County Medical Center and UnityPoint Clinic announce that Dr Susan Harte will join UnityPoint Clinic- Jefferson on Jan. 9. Harte’s clinical interests include family medicine and urgent care. Patient-centered care is important to her. “I want to know what is the best care plan for my patients. Finding what will work so they feel comfortable is very important to…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 7, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. There will be an “antiques roadshow” with someone there to look at our finds. There is a limit of two items per person. Guests are always welcome. The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
Read MoreChamber annual meeting is Jan. 29
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Greene Room Events Center at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The evening will begin with a social hour and dinner. At the business meeting members will vote on a slate of officers for 2017. At this time, the slate includes Ora Stevens as president,…
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